The WKF have released the new rules for Kumite that will be implemented in Jan 2012. Here is a summary of the revised rules.
The objective of the rule changes are to:
Have a more vigorous Karate.Have the competitors display a stronger attitude.Minimize winnings by penalties.Competition to be easier to understand.
The main points are:
New Referee Panel and the Referee's right to vote.Karate Gi and ObiAmount of flags needed for a point, warning or penaltyRemoval of Sai Shiai & a new definition of JogaiWarning & penaltiesRemoval of penalty points.Giving warnings for the first instance of C2New prohibited behavior under C2New names for giving 1 point, 2 points & 3 points
Referees & Judges:
A four judge system (4 judges plus 1 referee) is adopted each judge is seated in the corners of the tatami in the safety area. The arbitrator (Kansa) is now referred to as a Match Supervisor and the match area controller will now be called the Tatami Manager. The Match Supervisor will not line up with the judges and referee. In team matches the panel will rotate for each bout provided that all hold the required license. The referee can move about the entire tatami including the safety zones. The referee is not to stand in front of the judges or match supervisor.
Competitors:
It is now compulsory for all competitors to wear body protection plus chest protectors for female athletes. The red and blue belts must be without any personal embroideries or markings, only the label of the manufacturer. Contestants must wear a white Karate Gi without stripes, piping or personal embroidery.
Penalties/Points:
Chukoku, Keikoku and Hansoku-Chui are warnings with no points to the opponent, this is true for both category 1 and category 2 penalties. Hansoku and Shikkaku are penalties. There are no points awarded when imposing warnings with the exception of (in team matches) 8 point score for a match won by penalty. For a point and/or a penalty to be given, there must be a minimum of 2 judges. The referee only has a vote when dissolving a tie break.
The referee can request confirmation in cases of Mubobi/Contact or in cases of warnings versus penalties. Judges can indicate scores/penalties before the referee stops the bout. The referee must stop the bout if two or more judges signal a score, warning or penalty for the same competitor. The referee has the ability to stop the match before the judges give flag signals, but will always await the options of the judges before announcing.
In case both contestants receive two flags each for a score, the referee will award both scores. If two flags for the same contestant show a different score the lower score will be applied. This same rule will apply to warnings and penalties. If a contestant scores with more than one consecutive technique before Yame, the contestant will be awarded the higher point regardless of in which sequence the techniques scored. However, when there is a majority for a level of score, warning or penalty between the judges, the majority will take precedence.
Sai Shiai has been removed from all bouts. If there are no scores, or it is equal scores at fulltime the match will be decided by Hantei. In team matches, if after the extra bout there is no scores, or it is equal scores at fulltime the match will be decided by Hantei.
Judges when giving points are to keep the flags out until the referee has announced the point. The new definition for Jogai is "Exit from the competition area not caused by the opponent" The minimum warning for exaggeration of injury is Hansoku Chui (Cat 2). The minimum warning for running away, avoiding combat or wasting time during Atoshi Baraku is Hansolu Chui (Cat 2). A new Category 2 prohibited behavior has been implemented: Passivity. The referee signal is circling the fists around each other in front of the chest. The judges signal is pointing the flags inward and circling them around each other.
The naming of points have been revised. Yuko (1 point), Waza-ari (2 points), Ippon (3 points)
If you're interested in the full 2011 revision and power point presentation go to http://www.fittynotfatty.com/
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